Donner Memorial State Park, State park and National Historic Landmark in Truckee, California.
This 708-hectare park features 4 kilometers of mountain trails and 5 kilometers of shoreline along Donner Lake in the Sierra Nevada range.
The park commemorates the Donner Party, a group of American pioneers who became trapped in heavy snow during their westward journey in 1846-1847.
The on-site museum displays artifacts and exhibits that document the experiences of 19th-century settlers crossing the Sierra Nevada mountains.
Visitors can participate in swimming, boating, and fishing activities at Donner Lake, while winter months offer opportunities for skiing and snowshoeing.
A stone monument stands 22 feet tall, marking the location where pioneers sought shelter and representing the depth of snow during the winter of 1846.
Location: Nevada County
Location: Placer County
Inception: 1928
Website: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=503
Website: https://parks.ca.gov/?page_id=503
GPS coordinates: 39.32000,-120.24200
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:38
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